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Angel Flight Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MC 1581

Scope and Content Note

A scrapbook contained in large wooden covers. The front is decorated with an insignia of the Arkansas Razorbacks and one of Angel Flight. The scrapbook contains photographs, printed programs and other material, one or two pieces of correspondence. The photographs, generally unidentified, document the attendance of the membership at national conferences of Angel Flight, the Arnold Air Society, or AFROTC.

Dates

  • 1985-1986

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

RESTRICTIONS APPLY. Some items in the scrapbook have become detached from the pages. Use extreme care when opening the book.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

The first chapter of Angel Flight was founded at the University of Omaha in 1952. More chapters were organized, with a general mission to support the AFROTC units on college campuses. During the 1980s, the Executive Board of Directors approved a petition to allow the local units of Angel Flight to use the name “Silver Wings.”

At the 1995 National Conclave, the general assembly voted to change the name of the national organization to “Angel Flight-Silver Wings (AnF-SW).” In l996, the mission and objectives of the national organization were redefined. The organization changed from its military support role to a collegiate advocacy group. In 1998, the NATCON Assembly voted to officially change the name of the organization to “Silver Wings.” All chapters chartered after 1998 will be known as Silver Wings and will function as a civilian organization emphasizing leadership, citizenship, and development of professional skills. To provide continuity of identity on local campuses, chapters chartered as Angel Flight or Silver Wings may continue to operate under these names.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Acquisition Information

The Angel Flight Scrapbook was donated to the Special Collections Department by Krista Jones on behalf of the William P. Bowden Chapter of Silver Wings in December 2004.

Processing Information

Processed by Ethel C. Simpson; completed in December 2004.

Creator

Source

Title
Angel Flight Scrapbook
Status
Completed
Author
Ethel C. Simpson
Date
2004
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444